plummy


plum·my

adj \ˈplə-mē\
plum·mi·erplum·mi·est

Definition of PLUMMY

1
a : full of plums <a rich plummy cake> b : choice, desirable <got a plummy role in the movie>
2
a : having a plum color b : rich and mellow often to the point of affectation <a plummy singing voice>

Examples of PLUMMY

  1. the wine's ripe, plummy flavors

First Known Use of PLUMMY

1759

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